writerdeckOS
writerdeckOS
Converts any 64-bit PC (amd64) based laptop into a writer deck, or a device solely designed around distraction free writing.
Website: https://writerdeckOS.com
Warning
Please note, the current Installation ISO found at https://writerdeckOS.com/#download will begin installation immediately, wiping the entire hard drive and replacing it with Tinker Writer Deck OS.
This is noted in more detail here: https://writerdeckOS.com/#install
If you want a more controlled installation experience, please follow the instructions below.
Instructions:
Install a "headless" (or Desktop Environment Free) version of Debian 12.10 "Bookworm": https://www.debian.org/releases/bookworm/
When installing debian, use:
- username: author
- password: password
Install the following programs:
- sudo apt install tilde
- sudo apt install tmux
- sudo apt install udiskie
- sudo apt install network-manager
Upload, chmod +x, and run the following script: https://github.com/tinkersec/writerdeckOS/blob/main/initialConfig.sh
Then disconnect from wifi and enjoy.
Security Note: For password-protected Full Disk Encryption, please configure during installation of Debian.
Without Full Disk Encryption, please consider that:
- No password is required to log into the writer deck.
- No password is required to run at sudo or root privileges.
- Do not store anything on the Writer Deck that you would not want others to read if they got physical access to the device.
- Treat it like a diary that you would lock up in a box to prevent your brother from reading.
- Save any sensitive documents on a USB to move off of the writer deck and store separately in a secure fashion, then delete from the Writer Deck and USB afterwards.